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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Post Game Quotes - Missouri
2/23/2016 | Men's Basketball
Ole Miss Head Coach Andy Kennedy
On his team…
"We still have opportunities. For us, we're just trying to put ourselves in a position for when we get to the SEC Tournament. We have opportunities to play teams that are going to help us. That's our chance. Depending on what we do in the last three games will determine if we have to win it or do we at least have to get to at least get to the finals. That's just reality. I think it's a little bit unfair. I understand it, but I think it's a little unfair. Based on where this team's been to where it is right now, I just want us to see how good we can be. We were playing pretty well. We won seven-in-a-row in December against teams that aren't NCAA Tournament teams. We thought winning at UMass or at Memphis would be quality, but this year they're not. When we scheduled them, we thought they would be. Then we get into SEC play and we beat a good Alabama team, a team that has gotten better and better. Then in a gutsy turn, we turnaround and beat a good Georgia team. Then, Sebas (Sebastian Saiz) with the eye. We grew. Donte (Fitzpatrick-Dorsey) and (Marcanvis Hymon) grew in that period. Until we get him back right, I don't know how good this team can be. I don't want time to run out on us until we find out. That's my challenge to the group."
On Tomasz Gielo and Saiz…
"Since the Missouri game in Columbia, he's really shot well. He's shooting 52-53 percent from 3. That's what I envisioned. Everything we do is spacing with him at that four to give Sebas room inside. I thought he was much more active. My hope is that on Saturday for us to beat Georgia, instead of being 4-for-11 he'll be 7-for-11. Instead of 7-for-14 (at the free throw line), he'll be 10-for-14. Then, we're back. Then, he's back. Then, all of a sudden, you have a hard time crowding (Stefan) Moody. He's playing in such confined spaces, it's amazing to see him do what he does."
